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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.27, 3,459.39 and 1,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.27, 3,459.39 and 1,382.10 is: 2,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.27 : 3,459.39 = 1,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.27/3,459.39 = 1,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.27x = 3,459.39 × 1,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.27x = 4,781,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,222.92/2,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.15

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